BRAVO! Cucina Italiana

Hubby and I had lunch here today, although a bit pricey for a lunch menu, both pasta entrees were very good. I had the Shrimp Forentine and hubby had the Spicey Shrimp Diablo.

I had the most wonderful lunch here the other day.  I got their 5 oz filet with vegetables (spinach, red peppers, asparagus, and sweet potatoes).  This entire meal came out to less than 400 calories and was extremely filling.  I absolutely loved this meal.  The only downside is the fact that I have 2 young children and all the tables felt a little close to each other for my liking.  I will definitely be back again some time soon!

We had not been to Bravo in at least 3 years, having found equivalent or better Italian dining at lower prices, but we got a promotional card (up to $15 off a second entree) in the mail, and it was $5 martini night  ;)  so off we went.

Got there just before six, place has some business but we were seated right away.  Our server promptly greeted us and took drink orders.  She was cheerful and helpful, but not overly familiar, a very good waitress.

Wife ordered one of the new items (just added day before) on the menu, Chicken and Shrimp with vegetables and Arugula over Faro and Orzo with "Red Peppers Gastrique" sauce.  Unfortunately the chicken was somewhat dry and the four shrimps, although adequate in size, were just a little "old" tasting.  When the waitress asked how we were enjoying the meal, we mentioned this, and she immediately offered to replace the dish with something else, as did the floor manager a little later - I consider this a good sign, but we did not want to wait for a replacement so we declined.

I ordered a Caesar side salad ( which was excellent, still good as it always was) and  meatball and spicy pepperoni stuffed manicotti in a tomato cream sauce.  This was three good-sized manicottis and was quite tasty.

By the time we were finished, the restaurant had filled up considerably - the place always seems to do good business.  I gave it three stars because of the poor entree and somewhat high prices, but it would have been four if that wasn't the case.